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Cheap Santa Barbara Hotels

Sandpiper Lodge

Sandpiper Lodge

2 out of 5
3525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $113 per night
$113
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
Free Cancellation
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2.32 mi from city center
With a stay at Sandpiper Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Upper State Street.
Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

Hotel Milo Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
202 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $183 per night
$183
includes taxes & fees
$160 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
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1.15 mi from city center
With a stay at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

Hyatt Place Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
4111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $206 per night
$206
includes taxes & fees
$178 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Free Cancellation
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3.41 mi from city center
Located in Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara is in the suburbs, a 1-minute drive from La Cumbre Plaza and 6 minutes from Arlington Theater.
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 out of 5
128 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $166 per night
$166
includes taxes & fees
$147 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Free Cancellation
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1.07 mi from city center
With a stay at Avania Inn of Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Carriage and Western Art Museum.
Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
433 W Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $232 per night
$232
includes taxes & fees
$203 per night
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Free Cancellation
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0.99 mi from city center
With a stay at Inn By The Harbor in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be steps from Santa Barbara City College and 3 minutes by foot from Carriage and Western Art Museum.
Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $282 per night
$282
includes taxes & fees
$247 per night
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
Free Cancellation
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1.57 mi from city center
With a stay at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Presidio Santa Barbara.
Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

Best Western Plus Santa Barbara

3.5 out of 5
2220 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $204 per night
$204
includes taxes & fees
$179 per night
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Free Cancellation
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1.09 mi from city center
With a stay at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Oak Park), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Cottage Health.
Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $225 per night
$225
includes taxes & fees
$197 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Free Cancellation
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0.58 mi from city center
With a stay at Hotel Santa Barbara, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from Paseo Nuevo Mall and within a 5-minute walk of Cabrillo Bikeway.
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach

3.5 out of 5
223 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $224 per night
$224
includes taxes & fees
$196 per night
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2025
Free Cancellation
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1 mi from city center
You'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara with a stay at Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach, you'll be 5 minutes by foot from Santa Barbara Harbor.
Riviera Beach House

Riviera Beach House

3.5 out of 5
121 State St, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $203 per night
$203
includes taxes & fees
$178 per night
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025
Free Cancellation
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0.99 mi from city center
With a stay at Riviera Beach House, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, steps from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation and Reagan Ranch Center.
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $206 per night
$206
includes taxes & fees
$181 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Free Cancellation
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1.96 mi from city center
A stay at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt places you in the heart of Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf.
Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
4770 Calle Real, Hwy 101 and Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA
The price is $175 per night
$175
includes taxes & fees
$153 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Free Cancellation
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5.03 mi from city center
With a stay at Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara County Public Health SB Health Care Center.
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Hotels in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara may seem relatively small when compared to the major cities of California, but it has plenty to offer its visitors. Stearns Wharf is the perfect place to see the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. You can travel back in time to see the early history of the area, by visiting Mission Santa Barbara, which was first constructed in 1786.

Key facts

Santa Barbara is made up of ten unique neighborhoods and districts. The Riviera is an extremely popular spot for visitors because the hotels overlook the beautiful hillside and Pacific Ocean. Visitors to the city will travel through Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), which is less than ten miles west of downtown. The Metropolitan Transit District operates buses throughout the city, but bicycles are also a popular means of transportation.

Hints and tips

The moderate climate in Santa Barbara makes it a great place to visit at any time of the year. Snow may cover the Santa Ynez Mountains, but the city rarely gets below 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Santa Barbara is a major destination for film buffs throughout the United States. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival takes place over 11 days in late January and early February. The festival was founded in 1986, and it hosts film screenings and panels with accomplished actors.

Santa Barbara hotels essential information

Accommodation
1,857 hotels
Lowest Price
$113
Highest Price
$282
Popular hotels
Sandpiper Lodge, Hotel Milo Santa Barbara, Hyatt Place Santa Barbara, Avania Inn of Santa Barbara, Inn By The Harbor, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Best Western Plus Santa Barbara, Hotel Santa Barbara, Brisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach, Riviera Beach House, Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Ramada by Wyndham Santa Barbara

Most Recent Santa Barbara Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Harbor

Inn By The Harbor

5 out of 5
Posted 2 days ago
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"This hotel is wonderful. The staff is very nice and my deluxe room has everything I needed . Great kitchen and the most comfortable bed . I will definitely be back "
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